Giving treats to your cat is one of the most common ways to spoil him. However, some health conditions require exclusive therapeutic food and restrict the use of commercial treats!
Here are two easy recipes to make at home for your cat, using canned or dry food, regardless of his medical condition (weight loss, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, food allergies, etc.). Bon appétit, Kitty!
From canned cat food:
- Open the can and shake the loaf of cat food out of the can.
- Cut the loaf into 6 mm (1/4") thick slices, and then cut the slices into bite-sized pieces.
- Bake the cat treats in a microwave oven on high for approximately 2½ to 3 minutes.
- Once cooked, treats can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. After this time, throw away any leftovers.
- Homemade treats should not exceed 10% of your cat’s total daily intake, as heat alters the food’s nutritional values.
- Do not freeze the homemade treats.
To bake in a conventional oven, place pieces on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in the oven at 175ºC (350ºF) for approximately 30 minutes or until crispy.
From dry food:
- In a blender, add 460 ml (2 cups) of dry cat food and grind into a powder.
- Pour powder into a mixing bowl and gradually add about 230 ml to 290 ml (1 to 1¼ cups) of water, stirring until it forms a dough consistency.
- Shape into individual "treats" or "cookies" and flatten the dough using the back of a spoon (the cookies will not flatten like standard "people cookies" do).
- Place treats on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake in the oven at 175ºC (350ºF) for approximately 30 minutes or until crispy.
- Once cooked, treats can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days. After this time, throw away any leftovers.
- Homemade treats should not exceed 10% of your cat’s total daily intake, as heat alters the food’s nutritional values.
Source: http://www.hillspet.ca/en-ca/cat-care/how-make-healthy-treats-home-ktn.html
